Eucolait, the European Association of Dairy Trade, represents the interests of European exporters, importers and wholesalers of dairy products. Founded in 1959, Eucolait today has over 500 member companies in 16 EU Member States and a number of associate members outside the EU.

Eucolait promotes the interests of the dairy trade towards the European Institutions. We also act as a a platform for discussion and meetings for European and international dairy trade companies and provide an unparalleled information service to our members.

We work mainly on agricultural, food and trade policy issues and any other matters relevant for the business of our members. We also provide comprehensive information on the latest dairy market developments.

This public website offers some general information about our organisation, our activities and positions as well as on trade in dairy products.

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TOWARDS A NEW (AND BETTER?) CAP WITH LESS MONEY

The long anticipated Commission budget proposal for the 2021-2027 period (commonly known as the multiannual financial framework or MFF) is finally out. Its publication was a prerequisite for the presentation of the legal proposals for the reformed common agricultural policy due later this month or in early June at the latest. This is logical, since it would be hard to shape a policy currently swallowing some 40% of the total EU budget without any figures on the table.Read more